Día de las Mascotas Muertas — the “Day of the Dead for Pets” — is celebrated on October 27 to honor the lives of beloved animals who’ve passed away. Families build small altars with photos, toys, and marigolds to welcome their pets’ spirits home, creating a touching space for remembrance and healing. This tradition also highlights an important legal truth for Nebraska pet owners: you can include your pets in your estate plan through a will or pet trust, ensuring their care continues no matter what. Learn how this beautiful day of remembrance connects culture, love, and practical planning for your four-legged family members.

When someone dies without a will in Nebraska, the law—not their loved ones—decides who inherits. That can mean long probate delays, frozen bank accounts, and family conflict that lasts years. This post explains how Nebraska’s intestacy laws work, what documents belong in a complete estate plan, and why a will, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives matter far more than most people realize. Learn how a Nebraska estate planning attorney can help you protect your family and avoid leaving your legacy to chance—or a Ouija board.

Taylor Swift’s “Wood” may play with luck and superstition, but when it comes to protecting your future, estate planning isn’t about knocking on wood—it’s about having the right legal documents in place. In Nebraska, myths like “I’m too young for a will” or “the state gets everything if I don’t have one” can leave families unprotected. This post breaks down the most common estate planning myths and explains the real tools—like wills, powers of attorney, and transfer-on-death deeds—that safeguard your wishes at every stage of life.

Most families have wills, powers of attorney, or trust documents—but when asked where they’re kept, the answer is often “around somewhere.” In Nebraska, if your loved ones can’t locate the originals quickly, those documents may be treated as revoked, leaving your family unprotected. This article explains the risks, highlights Nebraska law on lost wills and safe deposit boxes, and gives you an actionable checklist to ensure your estate plan is accessible in an emergency.

Estate planning is more than filling out forms—it’s about protecting your family when life takes unexpected turns. In Nebraska, the difference between “just documents” and ongoing legal guidance can mean peace of mind in a crisis. Learn why working with an experienced estate planning attorney offers clarity, stability, and protection that online templates simply can’t provide.

Why are women’s bathroom lines longer? Not because of “going in pairs,” but because equal square footage doesn’t mean equal outcomes. The same is true in Nebraska law. Parenting plans, intestacy rules, and immigration procedures may look fair on paper, but in practice they often disadvantage families. In this post, we explore how legal defaults fail Nebraska families—and how the right planning and advocacy can make outcomes truly fair.

If you created your will in another state and recently moved to Nebraska, it’s likely still valid—but that doesn’t mean it will work the way you expect. Nebraska has its own requirements for witnesses, handwritten wills, executors, and spousal inheritance rights, and those differences can create delays, extra costs, or even override your wishes. Moving is also the right time to revisit powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and beneficiary designations to make sure your entire estate plan functions as intended under Nebraska law.

When Brooke Hogan asked to be removed from her father Hulk Hogan’s will, it raised a surprising but important estate planning question: why would someone opt out of an inheritance? This blog unpacks the legal and emotional reasons behind that kind of request—whether you’re trying to avoid probate disputes, set financial boundaries, or legally disclaim an inheritance under Nebraska law.

Even responsible adult children need more than trust—they need a plan. This post breaks down why ‘They’ll figure it out’ isn’t enough when it comes to estate planning, and how a clear, legally sound strategy can protect your family and preserve peace.

You may not have Beyoncé’s empire, but if you own a home, have kids, or want to protect your chosen family, you need an estate plan in Nebraska. Without a will, the state decides who inherits. Here’s how to run your world—with clarity and control.

Tony Bennett’s family showed how important it is to plan for dementia early. In this post, I explain key steps for Nebraska families: Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Living Wills, and why planning before capacity is lost protects your loved one’s dignity and wishes.

When a loved one’s wishes aren’t written in a valid Nebraska will or trust, it often leads to family conflict, delays, and costly mistakes in probate. In this post, I explain what happens when property isn’t clearly addressed in your Nebraska estate plan—and why written planning is the best way to protect your family.

Dying without a will in Nebraska leaves your estate in the hands of the state—not your family. In this post, I explain what happens during Nebraska intestate probate, who inherits under Nebraska law, and why proactive Nebraska estate planning protects your loved ones.

Thinking of naming all your children as co-executors in your Nebraska will? It’s a common choice—but one that often leads to costly delays and family conflict. In this post, I explain why appointing multiple personal representatives is usually a mistake under Nebraska probate law, and how to structure your estate plan for clarity and efficiency.

Many people think probate in Nebraska is simple paperwork—but the reality is months (or even years) of delays, family conflict, and unnecessary costs. In this post, I explain why probate is so draining, and how a well-structured Nebraska estate plan can help your family avoid it.

A Nebraska Power of Attorney is one of the most important tools in your estate plan—but it must be drafted carefully. In this post, I explain the risks of a poorly planned Power of Attorney, how abuse can happen, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.

DIY estate planning templates may look convenient, but they often create serious legal risks here in Nebraska. In this post, I walk through the hidden dangers of using templates for your Nebraska estate plan—and why working with an experienced Nebraska estate lawyer is the safer choice for your family.

If you don’t legally name a guardian for your children, a Nebraska court will decide who raises them. In this post, I explain why naming guardians is a key part of Nebraska estate planning, how to choose the right people, and why it’s important to keep your plan current.

Too many families in Nebraska assume their old will or a basic online form is “good enough” to protect their loved ones. But when it comes to Nebraska estate planning, outdated or incomplete documents can expose your family to probate, conflict, and unintended outcomes. In this post, I explain why estate planning is a process—not just paperwork—and why “good enough” won’t cut it when your family’s future is on the line.

Wendy Williams’ court-ordered guardianship has made headlines, but it also raises bigger questions about adult guardianship, personal autonomy, and how these decisions are made—especially here in Nebraska. In this post, I break down what’s happening in her case, how guardianship works under Nebraska law, and what steps you can take now to protect yourself or someone you love from unnecessary court involvement.